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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.62, 33,208.79 and 13,453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.62, 33,208.79 and 13,453.22 is: 18,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.62 : 33,208.79 = 13,453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.62/33,208.79 = 13,453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.62x = 33,208.79 × 13,453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.62x = 446,765,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,765,173.56/24,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.00

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